subject: Strengthen Your Immune System And More With These 4 Flavonoid Benefits [print this page] The flavonoids are a group of plant based nutrients that have been linked with a strong immune system, cancer prevention and more. They can be found in a many different types of plant based foods including fruits, nuts, vegetables and teas. In this article I will be looking at how these natural nutrients benefit your body and discussing 4 flavonoid benefits.
1) BOOSTING YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM:
The immune system is a set of biological structures and processes that keeps you safe from disease and foreign bodies. 1 of the important flavonoid benefits is that they strengthen the immune system and help you stay healthy and disease free all year round.
2) FIGHTING FREE RADICALS:
Free radicals are harmful by-products that are released during oxygen related reactions within your cells. They have been linked with an increased risk of cancer (a disease that causes your cells to grow in a rapid, uncontrollable way), an increased risk of diabetes (a disease that causes your blood glucose levels to become dangerously high) and increased visible signs of ageing. Fortunately, the flavonoids are all powerful antioxidants (substances that fight free radicals) and can minimise the damage they do to your cells.
3) PREVENTING MENTAL DISORDERS:
As you get older you become more susceptible to mental disorders. The good news is that the flavonoids can offer you protection from these. Studies have shown that they can prevent Alzheimer's disease (a mental disorder which causes you to lose your memory, speech and thought) and Parkinson's disease (a mental disorder which causes you to lose mobility and speech).
4) PREVENTING CANCER:
Cancer is a nasty disease which starts when the deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) in your body's cells gets disrupted. This leads to your cells growing at a rapid, uncontrollable rate and forming a tumour which may become cancerous. If it does become cancerous, this tumour then spreads to other areas of the body and destroys the cells around it along the way. Fortunately, 1 of the brilliant flavonoid benefits is cancer prevention. Research has shown that these natural nutrients can offer significant protection against a wide range of cancers.
SUMMARY:
Natural, plant based foods such as fruits, nuts, vegetables and teas are something that you should definitely be including in your diet. Otherwise you are going to be missing out on some serious health benefits. So next time you want a snack, grab a piece of fruit instead of a chocolate bar. When you next cook a meal, make sure it contains a good selection of vegetables. When you next feel thirsty, ditch the soft drinks and go for tea instead. Small choices like this can ensure that you take advantage of some big flavonoid health benefits.
